Christopher Bayley King, 49, is the latest holistic doctor to be murdered in cold blood. He was eating at the Farm to Table Restaurant, Bramble & Hare, when he was approached by a man named Louis Joseph Sebastian, 32, and shot dead on Memorial Day, reported Your News Wire. Just before he got murdered, Dr. King was arguing with his killer. Then they went outside and Dr. King got shot.

According to the police, more shots were fired when they went back into the restaurant. Though the investigators have not said what the killer’s motive was, it is more than obvious in which direction we should look.

Christopher Bayley King of San Marcos, California, was a well-respected physician and researcher who focused on the connection between diet and disease. He is the founder of the Dr. King’s Clinic in California and worked at SlimGenics. According to posts on his Facebook and LinkedIn pages, Dr. King had previously traveled to New Zealand to work with Maori tribes and planned on returning in June to continue his work with them.

After the horrific event, Dr. King was rushed to Boulder Community Health’s Foothills Hospital. Unfortunately, help came too late and he died from his injuries, the Daily Camerareported. Louis Joseph Sebastian is currently being held at the Boulder County Jail without bond. At present, it is not known if the men knew each other or what their relationship was, if any. In a hearing set for August 7, 2017, a judge will decide whether there is enough evidence to continue to hold him without bond.

Self-defense or premeditated murder?

According to a quote published in a New Zealand newspaper, both men were invited to a party by different guests. However, Leah Akin said she accidentally invited King, thinking she was inviting a friend with the same name. Nonetheless, he was a welcomed guest since they had previously “hooked up,” the woman explained.

Even though the 32-year-old made him uncomfortable, Gary Reeves was the one to invite Sebastian to the venue. According to Gary, Sebastian often talked about “interactions with the mob.” While flirting with one of the guests, Sebastian said he believed men “needed to be macho and aggressive to win over the attention and affection of women.”

Around midnight, guests started to head downtown for food and drinks. At Bramble & Hare, King and Sebastian got into an argument allegedly about politics, according to the official reports. When Sebastian suggested taking it outside, witnesses heard gunfire and King stumbled into the restaurant where he was shot in cold blood.

Before more damage could be done, a chef and former marine ran out of the kitchen and disarmed the shooter. According to the Boulder police, King was shot four times, in the ribs, chest, and shoulder. Though Sebastian later claimed self-defense, if he gets convinced of first-degree murder, he could face a life sentence or even the death penalty.

Dr. King has done so much for the world with his holistic research and writings and will be missed by family, friends, and those who have worked with him. Was this an unfortunate chain of events with a deadly consequence or did Sebastian plan the argument and murder ahead of time to shut up Dr. King?

If you have any information about this case or the connection between the two men, call the Boulder Police Department at 303-441-1974. Or if you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact the Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or you can submit tips through the Crime Stoppers website at CrimesHurt.com.